Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Salt Spring Island Electoral Area; On-site; CAD 45,240 - 61,936; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for patient care in Salt Spring Island, BC. The role involves performing assessments, providing nursing care, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, adhering to full practice standards per the BC College of Nurses. Candidates must be registered LPNs with relevant experience and training. The position offers a salary range of $32.84 - $44.96 per hour and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing LPN registrant with BC College.
• Experience in perinatal care or MHSU as required for specific positions.
• Successful completion of relevant training programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care to patients.
• Operate within full scope of practice guidelines as per BC College regulations.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Work organization and care planning

Knowledge of administering medications

Operation of medical equipment

Physical capability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program (if applicable)

Completion of additional education for MHSU positions (if applicable)

Two years related surgical experience (if applicable)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (224279)

Close Date

Location

Lady Minto Hospital (LMH) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1900 | 1900-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Jan. 30 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Manager or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.

• Perinatal positions also require (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course; or (b) 1year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Perinatal positions also require NeonatalResuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years.
• MHSU positions also require completion of additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice where Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders are the primary diagnosis.
• Hip and Knee Clinic positions also require two (2) years' recent, related surgical and preadmission clinic experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents, families, co-workers, members of the multidisciplinary team and the public.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Organize work and implement a plan of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, including administering medications.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.